The Lines That Define Me
Sousuke Aoyama is a college student who suffers painfully from the loss of his parents in a traffic accident. He meets Kozan Shinoda, a suibokuga (India-ink painting) artist, at an exhibition. Kozan becomes interested in Sousuke and surprisingly accepts him as his disciple. However, Kozan's niece is dismissive of Sousuke and declares to compete with Sousuke for the "Kozan Award." Although Sousuke seemed uninterested in painting at first, he gradually becomes drawn to it by each stroke he draws...
Runtime
1h 47m
Language
JA
Budget
Undisclosed
Revenue
Undisclosed
Cast
Faces behind the story
Ryusei Yokohama
Sousuke Aoyama
Kaya Kiyohara
Shinoda Chiaki
Kanata Hosoda
Furumae
Yuumi Kawai
Kawagishi
Yosuke Eguchi
Nishihama
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Reviews
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The Lines That Define Me is a beautifully crafted film adapted from Togami Hiromasa’s novel, offering a surprisingly deep and meaningful story about self-discovery. With natural acting and strong character development, the film avoids clichés and instead focuses on emotional healing between two wounded souls. Visually captivating and rich in artistic expression, it’s a must-watch for cinephiles who appreciate films rooted in art and introspection. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)
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